Fun with Algorithms

Explore the fascinating world of algorithms and data structures in this engaging 57-minute conference talk from NDC London 2023. Dive into a programming language-agnostic journey through problem-solving techniques, covering graph algorithms, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, and various data structures. Learn how to build solutions from first principles and combine algorithms to tackle increasingly complex challenges, from easy to medium to hard LeetCode or Advent of Code-style problems. Discover how algorithm puzzles and competitive programming can reignite your passion for coding and enhance your problem-solving skills in your day-to-day work. Gain valuable insights into the foundational aspects of computing that underpin everything from CRUD APIs to highly optimized data processing, and understand how this knowledge can improve your approach to difficult problems and optimization strategies.

Fun with Algorithms - Tess Ferrandez-Norlander - NDC London 2023